Spellfire: Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 1

It can lay low a dragon or heal a wounded warrior. It is the most sought-after magical power in all Faern. And it is in the reluctant hands of Shandril of Highmoon, a young, orphaned kitchen-lass. Now she's on the run from half of the evil sorcerers in the land, not to mention their relentless minions. But with the help of a handsome young wizard, some rough-and-tumble Knights of Myth Drannor, and a certain old mage of Shadowdale, she just might manage to stay alive. At least until tomorrow.

could not finish

I have this saga in paperback that I read years ago and looked forward to listening to it, like I'm doing with all my Elminster and Drizzt books. ..Show More »/>But this narrator has one of those voices that grates on my ears like nails on a chalkboard. can't even get past chapter 2.This one made me start sampling the books first to listen to the voice so I don't waste another credit.

Crown of Fire: Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 2

Adventurer on the Run! Once Shandril was a humble kitchen maid. Now she's one of the most powerful magic-users in the land. And a lot of people want her dead. The evil Zhentarim, the powerful Cult of the Dragon—all of them want her spellfire, and they'll kill whoever they must to get it. There's only one thing for Shandril to do: run. With the aid of Elminster of Shadowdale, the Knights of Myth Drannor, her lover, and a determined dwarf, she'll wield her magic for the cause of good. But if her magic becomes too powerful, her friends won’t have a choice.

horrible narrative

The reader was gawd aweful. Ed Greenwood is not a terrific writer but I like the saga so I accept it. The performance makes it borderline unlistena..Show More »ble.

Hand of Fire: Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 3

Spellfire is the most powerful magic in the land. It’s a dangerous weapon in anyone’s hands. In the wrong hands, it can destroy the world. Shandril Shessair wanted a taste of adventure. She got spellfire, and now she's fleeing for her life across Faern, searching for somewhere to hide. More evil wizards, warriors, and priests than she can count are trying to get it from her, and they'll kill or enslave her without hesitation. Her last, desperate hope is to take refuge in the sheltered city of Silverymoon. If she makes it that far.

tragedy

dragged out a long plotline then ends the story in needless tragedy because the characters and Spellfire can't exist for too long in his world without..Show More » consuming the plot of all the stories.